Jolla smartphones to rock HERE maps, Yandex.Store Android app store

Jolla announced that its Sailfish OS-based smartphone will ship with Nokia’s HERE maps, providing users with up-to-date map data and rich location information, such as restaurants and hotels, from over 190 countries around the world. Moreover, this mapping asset will serve as an “integral part of Jolla’s complete user experience.”

In addition, the company has also struck a deal with Yandex.Store, a third-party Android marketplace which boasts more than 85,000 apps in 17 categories, while supporting in-app purchases. This in turn would allow Jolla smartphone owners to instantly get the latest Android apps without any sideloading involved.